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“You get [something] in your body that is the suffering or the problem, and then you [add] a second one, which is worry. In both cases, [it is] pointless.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Art of Happiness", Matthieu Ricard, 2015
Suffering arises from a problem, and adding worry compounds it, making both pointless.
In simple terms: Worry doubles suffering without help.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and release worry.
Themes
mindfulness
mental health
compassion
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stressful work
- health anxiety
- relationship conflict
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
attachment
cognitive distortion
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice worry before it escalates?
- What simple practice helps you let go of added anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Worry can sometimes motivate problem‑solving, but often it paralyzes.
![“When you see those in healthcare who don't get this burn-out, they are very motherly, fatherly, or loving and attentive with the patients. [These] wonderful caretakers, doctors, and nurses don't get as much burn-out as people who are more defensive of the feelings and suffering of others.” quote by Matthieu Ricard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aaa/matthieu-ricard-4004_burn-out_when-you-see-those-in-healthcare-who-don_221267.jpg)
